There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
1h 25mRs 711–880Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
1h 35mRs 2,159–4,076Drive 48.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nelumdeniyacar 48.4 km
50 minRs 2,171–3,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nelumdeniyataxi 48.4 km
50 minRs 3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Kandy and Nelumdeniya is 62 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nelumdeniya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Polgahawela every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–4,100
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nelumdeniya is 48 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kandy to Nelumdeniya.
There are 124+ hotels available in Nelumdeniya.